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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.58, 715.33 and 338.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.58, 715.33 and 338.99 is: 508.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.58 : 715.33 = 338.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.58/715.33 = 338.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.58x = 715.33 × 338.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.58x = 242,486.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,486.56/476.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.80

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